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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 625.82 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 625.82 and 143.22 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 625.82 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/625.82 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 625.82 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 89,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,629.94/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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